The 8P A3 Quattro is one of those cars that does everything well without announcing itself. Compact, capable, and with enough grip to embarrass larger cars on the right road. The chassis has always had more in it than the factory suspension allowed. The KW V2 is how you access that potential without compromising the daily-driver character that makes the A3 useful year-round.

Without electronic damping in the picture, the V2 installs cleanly and gives you two things to work with: ride height and rebound damping, each adjusted independently. Dial in your drop with the height collars, then tune ride quality through the 16-click rebound adjuster at the base of each damper. Softer for the interstate. Firmer when you want the A3 to feel more like the sport compact it actually is. KW calibrates the spring rates for all engine variants on the 8P Quattro platform so the setup works across the lineup, not just the top trims.

Key Features

  • Stainless steel monotube dampers, corrosion-free for the life of the car
  • Height adjustable lowering range, 10-40mm typical, TUV-certified street legal
  • Independent rebound damping adjustment -- 16-click range -- lets you tune ride firmness without touching ride height
  • Matched spring rates engineered as a complete system for 8P Quattro chassis dynamics
  • All engine variants supported -- Quattro AWD only, without electronic damping

Vehicle Fitment

Direct OEM replacement fitment for:

  • Audi / A3 Quattro / 8P (2006-2013): All engines, without Electronic Damping Control

Installation Notes

Professional installation is recommended. This kit is for 8P Quattro AWD models without electronic damping control only -- confirm your car does not have the factory adaptive damper option before ordering. A four-wheel alignment is required immediately after installation.

  1. Set desired ride height before final torque on locking collars
  2. Perform four-wheel alignment immediately after installation
  3. Allow 500-mile break-in period before adjusting rebound damping to final preference